Perfect Vanilla Sheet Cake

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Level: Easy

Serves: 16

16

Description

Deliciously moist and fluffy vanilla cake baked in a rectangle pan, and topped with scrumptiously creamy vanilla buttercream frosting!

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 3 cups Cake Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 4  Large Eggs
  • 1-½ cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ cups Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 4 cups Icing Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Preparation

For the cake:
Preheat oven to 180ºC (350ºF or Gas 4). Butter or spray a 13×9-inch pan, and set aside.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Whisk eggs. Add sugar and whisk until combined. Add vanilla extract and vegetable oil, whisk until combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.

Pour batter into prepared pan and spread out evenly. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.

For the frosting:
Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat together butter and icing sugar on low speed until light and fluffy. On medium speed, beat in milk and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over the top of the cooled cake, then slice and serve.

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